Capital Allowances Consultant - Quantity Surveyor
Basic Information
Location
: Dublin
Business Area
: Tax Consulting
Description and Requirements
When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.
We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters.
Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.
Are you our next
Capital Allowances Consultant - Quantity Surveyor?
Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.
Grade: Consultant
Contract type: FTC – 12 Month (Initial) Contract
This individual will have an immediate opportunity to execute an existing pipeline of work, across a range of industry sectors, comprising both: Expenditure claims / analysis, where clients have undertaken construction works directly and Purchase price allocations, where newly developed or 2nd hand buildings are acquired by clients, requiring reconstruction cost estimates.
You will interact with client teams across Finance, Tax, Real Estate and Facilities functions as well as external design teams, to collate the required project cost documentation and to address queries as they arise, attending client meeting and undertaking site visits as required to identify qualifying assets and to substantiate claims.
This a fantastic opportunity for an individual to step change their career with us.
A snapshot of your peer group:
BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying, minimum 2:1 or acceptable equivalent
Minium 2-3 years post graduate experience with a professional quantity surveying practice (construction cost consultancy) or established main contractor
An ability to prepare and price (based on recent practical experience) budget reconstruction estimates for a range of buildings (e.g., apartment blocks, commercial offices/fitout, hotels, and nursing homes etc.)
Experience in procuring and managing costs on both base build and fit out construction projects from inception to completion
Experience using Cubit, CostX or similar
Excellent communication skills, exceptional oral and written communication capabilities
Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us.
Here is what you can initially expect:
Independently preparing detailed and robust reconstruction estimates based on limited information (typically using reputable price books such as SPONS and benchmarked to published indicative construction costs (€/m2) for the Irish market)
The reconstruction estimates typically include significant mechanical, electrical and lift packages
Construction Cost Analysis
Liaising with project design teams (primarily client QS firm) to procure all relevant source cost documentation required and to get an understanding of the capital project
Analysing and reconciling construction cost documentation including the following:
Main Contract Bills of Quantities and Pricing Documents
Reconciliation of the tender cost documents to the Contract Sum
Specialist Subcontract Packages (typically mechanical and electrical installations)
Variations, PC Sums and Provisional Sums
Final Account Reports
Your team:
You will be joining a multidisciplinary team of Chartered Quantity Surveyors, Accountants and Tax Professionals.
KPMG's Capital Allowances and Tax Depreciation group is recognised as Ireland's leading advisers on capital allowances.
We are the only Big 4 firm in Ireland to have a dedicated multidisciplinary capital allowances team, and we are partner lead.
Currently there are three Chartered Quantity Surveyors on the team and there is a steady pipeline of work to be delivered to our clients.
For further information please visit the capital allowances section of our website via the link posted below:
Capital allowances explained - Deductible expenses
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That's why we offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your unique lifestyle.
Our benefits include:
Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you're moving to Ireland.
Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.
We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.
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Ready to Join Us?
If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV.
KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed.Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.
For any specific queries about the role, please contact Niamh McRory.
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